Question

Sara bought 3 sweaters and 5 hats. The sweaters cost $15 each and the hats cost $5 each. Write an equation to show the total cost c in dollars of all the items Sara bought and solve

Answer 1

(3*15)+(5*5)=C. (45)+(25)=C. 70=C.

Answer 2

So five times five is twenty five. Then do three times fifteen which is forty five. 25+45=70